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TIL that diesel fumes are more carcinogenic than cigarettes and cause lung cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

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nNjG TIL that Australia experiences a phenomenon called Drunken Parrot Season, a time of the year where hundreds of parrots eat fermented fruits and show signs of intoxication – including hangovers.
DEoe TIL Gao Chai, a disciple of Confucius, served as a judge and once condemned a criminal to getting his foot cut off. When he was later fleeing the state, the same man saved his life.
v1Nrj TIL Ancient Rome had a urine tax paid by its buyers. Urine was used for tanning, wool production, and to clean and whiten woolen togas. Instituted by Nero, removed after a while, and re-enacted by Vespasian. His name still attaches to public urinals in France (vespasienne) and Italy (vespasiano).
kOWWd TIL of a remarkable pigeon, named Cher Ami. That little bird became one of the greatest heroes of World War I
wLPEo TIL 47% of Millennials ages 18 to 29 have tattoos, 36% of Generation X'ers do too, but only 13% of Boomers are inked.